Advise on equity derivatives and capital markets transactions as Senior Legal Counsel in Toronto, supporting Scotiabank’s Global Banking and Markets business.

This senior legal counsel role supports Scotiabank’s Legal Department in Canada. You will advise on derivatives, trading activities, securities law, and complex transactions. The position also addresses legal, regulatory, and reputational risks while supporting product development and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Advise Global Banking and Markets on derivatives and trading activities
- Structure, negotiate, and document complex equity derivatives transactions
- Direct external counsel and review their work product




- Research legislation and communicate developing legal trends
- Recommend changes to controls, processes, policies, and documents

Requirements:

- Graduation from a recognized law school
- Eight to ten years of practical legal experience
- Membership in a Canadian Law Society
- Solid derivatives and capital markets transaction experience
- Sophisticated analytical, communication, drafting, and problem-solving skills

Apply your equity derivatives, securities law, and transaction expertise to Scotiabank’s Toronto-based legal advisory practice.

📌 Senior Equity Derivatives Legal Counsel (Toronto)
🏢 Scotiabank
📍 Toronto